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The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was discovered in the United States in 2017.
Weaning is often considered one of the most stressful times during the beef cattle life cycle and can have long-term effects on their health and performance.
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestines caused by microscopic organisms called coccidia.
External parasites are a common burden to the beef cattle industry, causing significant financial losses to producers.
Rice is one of the world’s most important cereal crops. Cereal crops are members of the grass family grown for their edible starchy seeds.
Beef Cattle Handbook introduction
The beef cattle industry can be divided into seedstock, cow-calf, stocker/backgrounder, feedlot/finisher, packer, retailer and consumer.
After mowing, disking, spraying and harvesting operations, weed seed can hitch a ride on farm equipment, allowing populations to infest new locations.
The LSU AgCenter conducts annual trials to evaluate small grain varieties' yield and performance, helping growers choose the best options for the best condition
Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential to the survival of the industry.
Organic matter is the cornerstone for healthy, fertile soils.
Soil test results provide valuable information when selecting cover crops to be planted, and there are key guidelines that should be considered.
Modern herd health programs must take a more comprehensive preventive approach — considering all potential health problems and the management factors that influ
Anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by the blood parasite Anaplasma marginale. This organism infects red blood cells, which leads to anemia
Organic matter is the organic part of the soil and the most important indicator of soil health. Organic matter can be enhanced through agricultural practices.
When properly applied, sugarcane ripeners can maximize recoverable sugar and minimize cane yield (tonnage) losses.
This fact sheet provides nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) recommendations for specific forages.
Each year, scientists at the LSU AgCenter conduct performance trials to evaluate forage production, and these are the results.
Incorporating new animals into your flock is always exciting. Typically, new animals can mean an increase in production, new genetic variation and improvements
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) recommendations for corn, cotton, oat, rice, rye, sorghum, soybean, sugarcane and wheat.
This fact sheet provides nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) recommendations for forages.
Okra grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
If sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugar industry, then variety selection is one of your most important decisions.
One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. The LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials each year.
Louisiana agriculture: adds billions to the economy, diverse jobs, significant economic value beyond the farm gate in 2024
The Educated Horseman Series provides science based information covering a variety of horse related topics and techniques including Health, Management, Disease, Facilities, and Equipment. (PDF Format Only)
Understanding the causes, presentation and preventive measures for pneumonia in fials is crucial for effective management.
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of livestock, pets, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.
Navicular syndrome or navicular disease is the cause for one-third of all chronic front-end lameness in horses.
Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis, often referred to as "tying-up," is a prevalent muscular disorder in horses characterized by reluctance to move, muscle pain,
Proper nutrition during a foal’s first year is essential for healthy growth and future athletic performance.
Producers and researchers agree that the benefits of utilizing a synchronization protocol to induce estrus (heat) in a herd can often outweigh protocol costs.
Beef Cattle Reproduction Publications
Preparation is vital for an optimum calving season.
Louisiana’s climate, characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall, often results in muddy conditions in horse pastures.
Body condition score (BSC) is a subjective visual assessment of the amount of fat covering a cow, reflecting the cow’s nutritional status.
Scientists with the LSU AgCenter annually evaluate cotton varieties in official variety traits (OVTs) at several locations across Louisiana
When considering a sugarcane soil fertility program, follow these guidelines. The number one priority should be the soil pH.
In regions prone to storms during the crop growing season, planting corn at the correct depth is crucial for uniform seed emergence and reduced lodging.
The horse is an athlete and conformation judging must relate to performance, or way of going, and the ability of the horse to stay sound as an athlete.
Root crops grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Soybean production guidelines are prepared by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and by Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service specialists.
The pollination process in rice production is critical to overall productivity, as it directly impacts grain formation and yield.
Research at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station is conducted by scientists with the LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station.
Research at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station is conducted by scientists with the LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station.
The article highlights the LSU AgCenter's efforts to enhance the Louisiana rice industry's profitability and sustainability through innovative programs.
This article highlights the challenges and outcomes Louisiana rice farmers faced this year.
The Louisiana Rice Research Board emphasizes the growing importance of maintaining collective contributions to the rice checkoff system.
The article discusses the development of a new image-based platform by LSU AgCenter researchers to efficiently evaluate rice grain quality.
The article explains how LSU AgCenter researchers are using genomic selection to predict the best rice varieties for desirable traits.
LSU AgCenter weed scientist Connor Webster discusses his herbicide.
The article announces the LSU AgCenter's upcoming release of a new medium-grain rice variety, Venus.
The article highlights LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto's efforts to support rice growers using different tools.
Corn hybrid performance is annually evaluated in hybrid trails to provide Louisiana farmers, seedsmen, county agents and consultants with unbiased data.
This annual publication handles information such as changes in varieties, pest management products and other recently developed production practices.
Louisiana's humid climate and frequent rain can lead to hoof issues that affect a horse's comfort, soundness, and performance.
Selecting hay in Louisiana involves considering nutrition, freshness, and climate, with options like bermudagrass, bahiagrass, alfalfa, and timothy.
Grain sorghum hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials provides unbiased performance data for grain sorghum hybrids
Proper nutrition is key for cattle, with their four-compartment stomach aiding in efficient feed use for better decisions by ranchers.
Ultrasonic water meters offer a more precise, affordable upgrade for monitoring bird health and water usage.
LSU AgCenter-U.S. Department of Agriculture joint project, 2021
Keep your birds cool by placing drinkers in the shade. Shaded water stays cooler longer, unlike water in direct sunlight, which heats up quickly.
